Weight Gain and Obesity May Be Partly Caused by Certain

question 17

Multiple Choice

Weight gain and obesity may be partly caused by certain gut microbial communities that

• A) absorb more vitamins and essential amino acids.
• B) produce more volatile fatty acids by fermentation.
• C) stimulate the gut endothelium to absorb more sugars.
• D) produce more hydrogen gas by fermentation.

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Definitions:

Stratified Squamous Epithelium

A type of epithelial tissue composed of layers, including a flat, scale-like surface layer.

Tertiary Bronchus

The segment of the bronchial tree that follows the secondary bronchus, leading directly to the bronchioles and then to the alveoli for gas exchange.

Right Superior Lobe

Refers to the uppermost section of the right lung, involved in the respiratory system.

Right Inferior Lobe

The lowest section of the right lung, involved in the respiratory system's process of gas exchange.